[Wolfie33]

Hi Folks

Sign me up!!
I found the WeatherDuino thread on the Cumulus forum & thought "Cracker! This is exactly what I am looking for".

I have had a fine offset Aercus WS2083 for 3 1/2 months. The first 2 months were spent dealing with the usual Fine Offset issues, I think I have them mostly covered now with only an occasional "blip".

What got me looking was a desire to add solar/uv at some stage, not easy with my station unless you buy a WS3083 console & transmitter. I see some posts about this, so I'll keep up with that.

What I like about this system is: it can be modular so quite easy to add more sensors, Davis emulation, uses Cumulus, & it seems to be a solid performer.

I know nothing about Arduino & I'm hopelessly out of touch with electronics, though I did use to tinker about some decades ago.
I have begun to order some bits, but it might be a long build as finances are limited.

Cheers
Pat
Opotiki, NZ

[uncle_bob]

Welcome aboard Pat,

Just holler if you any questions.

Opotiki's is a beautiful spot, though it's probably been around 30 years since I've been there

Cheers UB

[Wolfie33]

Thanks uncle_bob

A couple of quick questions . . .
Any issues running both this & a fine offset side by side? ie transmission conflicts?
How are you powering your transmitter? Werk_AG's version looks good, but expensive!

Yes Opotiki is in a beautiful spot, tons of wonderful coast line, the bush & rivers etc. I moved back after 30 years away, having grown up here. It has changed & is no longer as idyllic as it once was. It is a bit remote, but no traffic lights is a big plus!!

Cheers
Pat
Oh PS: Forums can be a pain. How do I change my profile, signature, web sites etc

[uncle_bob]

Any issues running both this & a fine offset side by side? ie transmission conflicts?

They are on different frequencies so there's no conflicts. I did run mine side by side for a while to compare them. The Weatherduino was the winner I doubt that you could easily connect one lot of sensors to two senders.

How are you powering your transmitter?

Via a 12Vdc power pack (also known as a wall wart ). Werk_AG is powering his via a solar panel and battery.

Werk_AG's version looks good, but expensive!

I built 1 TX and 2 RX units for around $120 AUD, so not that expensive really. Check out my thread here http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Thread...d=88#pid88

Oh PS: Forums can be a pain. How do I change my profile, signature, web sites etc

Click the "User CP" link that's under the big MeteoCercal banner and follow your nose

[werk_ag]

Any issues running both this & a fine offset side by side? ie transmission conflicts?

They are on different frequencies so there's no conflicts. I did run mine side by side for a while to compare them. The Weatherduino was the winner I doubt that you could easily connect one lot of sensors to two senders.

uncle_bob is wright. You can run the two systems side by side without any problem with the RF signals, but they can't share the same sensors. Each one must have it's own anemometer, wind vane and rain gauge.

The system is easier to build and to operate than what appears at first sight. Build it calmly and any doubts put them here. I'm sure you'll get help.